Empties - V2

[scott1201]

Seeing product empties is so satisfying 🙂

Post your weekly, monthly, quarterly, whenever-ly empties and let us know how you felt about them!

Previous Empties thread:

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https://community.sephora.com/t5/Insiders/Empties/m-p/589003

[Samtian]

@caitbird @itsfi Haha it does! They do really need a job, or to get viral and start earning me money. 

[itsfi]

<<politely poking my head into the conversation>> 

I feel like this means you should start a band @Samtian @caitbird! 

[BluePaisley]

 

Loves Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid 4 Neutral  (this is my second tube and #1 and I try ALOT of foundations lol)

Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil - For Dry Skin 1 oz/ 30 mL adore this oil and finished several

Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas: Featherweight Protective Primer 1.0 oz / 30 mL 

LAWLESS Forget The Filler Lip Plumper Line Smoothing Gloss Glazed 

Sol de Janeiro Mini Brazilian Bum Bum Visibly Firming Refillable Body Cream 2.5 oz/ 75 mL (love this and almost done with full size)

Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer 1.69 oz/ 50 mL 

Loreal hair color

Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream 3 oz/ 89 mL 

Maison Margiela 'REPLICA' By The Fireplace Gift Set 

Good/likes (not rebuying)

Caudalie Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist 3.3 oz/ 100 mL 

PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Blurring Under Eye Powder Light 

Milani setting spray 

Kosas Air Brow Tinted Clean Volumizing Eyebrow Gel 

tree hut lemon (don’t like this consistency or smell)

kayali Deja vu white flower

[Mellmars1185]

@BluePaisley Fantastic work! You got through so many items!

[itsfi]

Wow!!! 😍 You really worked through that CT foundation @BluePaisley - excellent job! That says so much that this was your second tube! Do you think you'll pick up a 3rd?

[BluePaisley]

@itsfi Thank you! Yes I already did during the friends and family sale! My favorite for sure!

[Lrearden1]

@BluePaisley Great job getting through these products! Love to see all the empties 😍

[caitbird]

@BluePaisley  awesome empties, great job!

[lmaster]

Great job! @BluePaisley 

[Samtian]

@BluePaisley Great job!!

[itsfi]

September 2024 Empties

Month-to-Date = 41

Year-to-Date = 339 

A good month for full size empties, with a lot of skincare being used up ❣️

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👍  Nest Santorino Olive and Citron Candle smells fresh, creamy, clean, and herbal  - this makes a nice scent for the kitchen and the print on this limited edition vessel is beautiful. 

🐐  Bioderma Sensibo Micellar Water - a great pre-cleanse step or on days when my skin is feeling super sensitive because of allergies, a severely compromised skin barrier or otherwise, this works wonderfully as a first cleanse.  

🫤  The scent on the Trader Joe’s Foaming Hand Soap - Peony Blossom is too strong for my liking and the pump was more problematic than I expected (even though I have read it’s a problem). 

🐐  The The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL #  is a “go to” face oil - does a god job of moisturizing my otherwise dry skin. I need to check my stash, but I don't have another one already, it will be part of my haul for the Sephora Savings Event – Holiday 2024 Shopping Advice Thread: What’s in Your Basket?  . 

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🐐   Shiseido Super-Soft, 100% Natural Facial Cotton 165 sheets are still the softest in the market even after all these years. 👏 

❤️  I try to drink a lot of water every day. I don't mind the taste of water, but sometimes adding a little flavor to my water is nice. Pure Inventions Blueberry & Wte Tea - Water Infusion Drops is one of my favorite  flavors.

👍  Sol de Janeiro SOL Cheirosa '62 Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz / 50 mL Eau de Parfum Spray smells nice. It’s got that sweet, warm, beachy vibe without smelling like sunscreen.

👍   I’d describe DIOR Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet as fresh, floral, and feminine. I like it and would be happy to wear it, but it’s not necessarily a fragrance I would run out asap to buy. 

👍   8 Greens Superfoods Tablet - Energy does give a nice zing; a good early afternoon drink for a little extra pep in your step.

🫤 These Sourse Dream Bites – Vegan Magnesium Infused Chocolate Supplements for Beauty Sleep 30 / bites are okay; I don’t find them to be consistent with helping me wind down and fall asleep. I'll finish what bag(s) I have left but have canceled my subscription. That said, I may try my hand at the Sourse Mood Bites – Vegan Saffron and Vitamin D3 Infused Chocolate Supplements for Positive Mood 30 ... - what say you, @danielledanielle - do you find these do as they say? Or, is it the chocolate that gets you?

‌‌👍  Ellis Brooklyn APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz / 10 mL Eau de Parfum # is fruity, sweet and creamy. I pick up the apple scent and appreciate that it is not sugary sweet, synthetic or cloying in its notes. I actually really enjoy this paired with the new-ish RMS Beauty limited edition fragrance (though I'm not so fond of its price tag. 😅)

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❤️ Cosmedix Bakuchiol Serum - retinols and I do not play well together, so I’ve become a big fan of Bakuchiol products, including this Cosmedix serum. One of my faves.

🐐   Gucci Brume de Beauté Beauty Mist 2.7 oz / 80 mL - it tones and hydrates my skin, sets my makeup, and refreshes and perks me up.

🐐  I consider the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream 1.7 oz / 50 mL to be a winter warrior for so many years, combatting the effects of wind, rain and cold during the winter months. Since my skin is more normal to dry year round, this moisturizer sees more use throughout the year, even in parts of the summer.

🐐   Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Wild Watermelon. There are very few flavors / scents in the Touchland family that disappoint - watermelon is not one of them. it’s sweet and fruity without being too sweet or too fruity. It cleanses and sanitizes without feeling sticky or smelling of alcohol.

👍   Augustinus Bader The Daily Essential Duo The Cream  feels more like an emulsion a la Japanese skincare. This typically works beautifully on my skin in the warmer months, but this summer has been cooler than usual (and it’s generally cool in SF in the summer) and on top of that, my skin is more normal-to-dry, with even fewer instances of oiliness. As such, I’ve been using this more like an evening serum than a moisturizer.

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❤️  My interest in skincare (and journey to taking better care of my skin) really got its start with Korean beauty products so it's something I have a soft spot for and am always interested in seeing what's out there. haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel Unscented has made a fantastic second cleanser for me. The gel consistency is light on the skin, easy to apply, and does a lovely job at making my skin feel clean and cleansed, without it feeling tight or leaving a film on my face. This is one I would repurchase (after making my way through some of the other cleansers in my stash). 

👍  I really appreciate that the Diptyque Citronella candle can be used to keep mosquitos at bay without smelling like OFF! It has a zesty citrusy (non cleaning product) scent that is pleasant but not overwhelming.  

❤️   #SEPHORA COLLECTION Love The Lift Curling + Volumizing Waterproof Mascara Ultra Black  gives the Lancôme Monsieur Big  waterproof mascara a run for its money. This one I like to keep on hand, to have in my rotation of waterproof mascaras. 

❤️  Something in the Canmake Nail Hardener really works well on my nails. My nails were doing incredibly well with strength and growth. Then I finished this bottle and after a while, my nails, while still in better shape than they have been in the past, have not felt as strong or looked as healthy as when I had this in my nail care rotation. A back up is on the way.   

 

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🐐🐐  These steam masks are woooonderful. There are manufactured by various brand; some are better than others - I'm partial to the Kao MegRhythm Good-Night Steam Patch - Neck for helping to release some tension (I carry a lot of mine in the back of my neck and shoulders), which I discovered after reaping some good benefits from the Kao MegRhythm Gentle Steam Eye Mask - this is a go to for me to unwind before bed or if I have trouble falling asleep, be it due to allergies, stress, sinus or other causes. They come in a variety of scents, but, of the the regular line, I love the yuzu / citrus scent.

👍  I used the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Mini The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Hair Treatment 2 oz / 60 ml  on a recent trip, not long after getting my hair done and having used a heat styling product of some sort on a near daily basis for a week or so, which meant that my hair was at its driest and most damaged. I was very pleasantly surprised by how moisturized, hydrated and conditioned my hair felt after using it. Performs well as a detangler, too!

🐐  To say I'm a fan of the Touchland Hand Sanitizers is an understatement. Love 'em. Love sharing them. Love introducing people with them. Love trying all the different scents and editions. This is the Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Mango Passion scent - it is in the top 5 of my favorite scent from the brand. FYI - they're collaborating with Sanrio / Hello Kitty for a limited edition version of the existing berry scent; that launches October 22.

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All these beauties are "likes".

👍  Credit to the phenomenal @heartsmyface for introducing me (and BIC) to The Good Patch Rescue Plant-Based Vegan Wellness Patch - thank you, thank you! I was skeptical about these at first, but having used them when going out with BIC friends and friends outside of BIC, these do seem to help with bouncing back after a night (or day) out. I don't drink a much as I used to, and will sometimes have 1 or 2 drinks over a meal. My experience has been that these do help with my recovery time, even when I don't drink as much water as I prefer to when I'm drinking.

👍  Ahhh, amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo This was, for the longest time, my all-time favorite dry shampoo. Then my hair met the K-18 dry shampoo and it was love. amika Perk Up! is still one I keep in my stash (I have several backups to work my way through) and I'm happy to use it, but it's now my 2nd favorite dry shampoo.

👍  Yes, we should be getting our greens through actual veggies. Also yes - sometimes it's not as easy to do that when traveling (vs at home). A supplement like the 8 Greens Supergreens Tablets - Peach Tea comes in handy for that, for me. I also like the flavor of peach tea, so there's that.

September foils - product details and mini-review posted at Re: Foil Challenge - September 2024 (itsfi)

Emoji Key: 

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🐐 = GOAT = Greatest Of All Time (have gone through at least two of the particular product and other comparable items)

😘 = Chef’s Kiss = Outstanding

❤️ = Love
👍 = Like

🫤 = Okay; “It’s fine.”; “meh”

🔬 = Undecided = “Still looking into it”

🙊 = Not for me / my skin type

🙅🏻‍♀️ = ❌ = “No, non, nein, nyet, …”

NOTE: products designated with a “love” or above rating ♥️😘🐐 are ones I would repurchase (or have already repurchased) or that will be purchased as a full size. 

Liked 👍🏼 items are generally ones I’d be happy to use again but may not necessarily repurchase or pick up a full size. 

[Lrearden1]

@itsfi - LOVE LOVE LOVE the inclusion of Diptyque and steaming eye masks! One of my fav brands and one of my fav hidden products!

[itsfi]

Ahhhh, Diptyque!!! So much to love about that brand @Lrearden1! What are some of your favorite scents from the brand?

Steam eye masks are a must - you’re 100% right - they are hidden gems! 😍 Now, if these steam eye masks were scented like a Diptyque fragrance that would be a luxe way to unwind! 

[caitbird]

@itsfi  fantastic work! Ooh, that Nest candle vessel is sooo pretty 😍 one of these days I'm going to have to pick up one of those decorative larger size candles from them just because of the pretty container 😅 I'm glad you had such a good ratio of loves/GOAT products in this batch!

[itsfi]

Thank you @caitbird! The larger decorative candles are very nice and they're great to repurpose as decor. Yes, I'm really happy that the ratio of my empties leans more towards loves/GOATs. I'm still working on finding a balance between tried-and-true's and new items - sample and deluxe size primarily - a work in progress for sure. 

[Samtian]

@itsfi Ooh fantastic work!! That Nest candle is indeed very pretty! What Touchland scents aren't your fave?

[itsfi]

@Samtian, I've no idea what I'm going to do with the Nest candle but I'm keeping the vessel. 😅 The Touchland Rosewater and Lemon Lime are the two scents that I need a break from much more frequently than others. I am close to using up the rosewater one - I like the smell of rosewater in general but there's thorny scent to it that doesn't always sit so well with my nose. I toss it in my purse once or twice a week, but it's not one that I can just use all the time. That said, thanks to both those scents, I have now increased the number of Touchlands I tell myself I can have in use at any one time. Hahahaha! I know, I know, my way of addressing the scent issue is a smidge unorthodox. 😂 

[Samtian]

@itsfi I'd definitely keep it too! Hey the scent issue, just think of it as research...for science. 

[BluePaisley]

@itsfi Ohh I didn’t know rms had a fragrance (looking into now lol).  Love the dr. Jart cream. If it goes 50% off again I’ll definitely pick it up. Great job!

[itsfi]

@BluePaisley, I didn't know either until I was in store. I was looking at other fragrances and ccame across the bottle. Tthe fragrance is a collab with Heretic. You can purchase a sample (for $10) directly through the brand's site. 

Ohhh, the Dr. Jart has become a staple in my skincare collection. It's one of those things that I want to have a tube of in the house at all times. 

[makeitup305]

impressive @itsfi !